Breast feeding mothers beware...

Excedrine is not recommended while BFing! I just found this out, and feel like an idiot for not checking before! I didn't see it on the label and figured it was okay (I have since peeled the label off and saw it on the underside), but it contains aspirin which can cause issues in little ones. Thankfully, I haven't had it often, but I am kicking myself for not googling before the first time I took it! So my advice is to check all medicine before taking it, no matter if you think it is safe or not!

I'm sorry but that's absolutely untrue Cupcake. There is a great resource for checking breastfeeding and medication interactions called Infant Risk Center. There is a phone number you can call or a internet forum staffed by professional nurses and LC who are familiar with Dr. Thomas Hale's book Medications and Mother's Milk. www.infantrisk.com/ I just looked and it looks like there's a new app for Iphone/droid users.

Did this when sick recently.... I wanted peppermint tea, and drank like 10 bags worth in a day & a half (plain water sounded nasty) before thinking... Maybe too much? According to KellyMom, it can decrease your supply!! Whoops!! Another search result said the menthol it passes into the breast milk can cause diarrhea.... Explanation of his many watery diapers. Aye. No more peppermint tea for me. Back to the oatmeal!!!